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Greenville,SC,

Member Since:

Feb 24, 2007

Gender:

Male

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Other

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5k- 16:01, 1/2 marathon- 1:11:37, marathon- 2:34:16, 50k- 3:58, 100 mile- 15:19

Former World Record holder in 100 x 5k relay

Ultra history:

8-100 mile, 1-100k, 9-50 mile, 2-40 mile, 14-50k-ish

12 wins, 5 CR's, plus four 2nd, five 3rd, 4th, 4th, 5th, 5th, 9th, 16th, 20th, 28th, 38th, and 62nd place, with 1 DNF

Short-Term Running Goals:

Goals

Enjoy running, stay fit (and maybe lose a few pounds). Play ultimate frisbee.

4 year coach of Langston Middle School- love it

Long-Term Running Goals:

Unretire at some point

Run a sub-6 hr 50 miler

Win a 100 mile ultramarathon

Personal:

I have five cute kids. And I have some rockin short green racing shorts- I wear them mainly because it embarrasses my wife so much. I like ultimate frisbee, trail running, reading, and cheering for the Denver Broncos! And I have the absolute best wife in the world. And I used to run for the now-disbanded national Team Pearl Izumi- Ultra!

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Miles:	This week:	7.00	Month:	43.00	Year:	198.50
Fastwitch Lifetime Miles:						82.50
Trail N1 Lifetime Miles:						86.50
Road N1 Lifetime Miles:						31.00
Trail M2 Lime/black Lifetime Miles:						297.00
Road M3 Grey And Yellow Lifetime Miles:						324.00
Road N2 Purple 2 Lifetime Miles:						222.50
Road N2 4 Grey Lifetime Miles:						59.00

Tue, Sep 02, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
13.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	13.00

Got home late and very tired last night so I bagged my evening run yesterday and my morning run today. I had planned on 100 miles this week but have since decided I would rather feel fresh for my marathon on Saturday. I was surprised how tired my legs were after my 98 miles last week and didn't want to try a marathon this week with similar fatigue. I'll probably still be in the 85-90 mile range, though.

PM- 13 miles in 1:32:05. 9 with Paul, 5 of them with Cody, too. We talked about Cody selling his house, Paul's races and eating, and my TV. Good times. Weather was slightly cool- perfect, easily the best running weather in the afternoon since April or May.

Adrenaline- 24

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From paul on Tue, Sep 02, 2008 at 10:53:29

"I was surprised how tired my legs were after my 98 miles last week"

Really? What did you expect after doing the biggest training week in the biggest training month in the biggest training year of your life? Training slumps are normal, and you'll work your way through it. Sounds like your plan for this week is a good one.

From Jon on Tue, Sep 02, 2008 at 10:57:31

Yeah, I guess it wasn't unexpected. I was just real glad last Saturday wasn't a 20 mile run- 16 was enough. My legs were tired all day Sat and Sun, and still tired yesterday. Not sore, just tired. Feeling moderately better today. Being home, eating normal, and good sleep should have me ready to go for Satruday. I figure a good race is better than a mediocre Big Workout, anyways.

From wheakory on Tue, Sep 02, 2008 at 12:48:15

Good luck this weekend. This course really has some elevation and some extreme ascent and decent. Do you have a goal in mine?

Great fitness test to get you ready for STG.

From Jon on Tue, Sep 02, 2008 at 12:51:26

Kory- yeah, the whole race is around 8000', with about 3000' gain and 4000' loss. Winning time is usually 3:05-3:15, so I'm hoping to be around there. Should be fun.

From wheakory on Tue, Sep 02, 2008 at 13:13:26

The way your fitness is right now, and the elevation you've been training at you've got an edge.

STG is going to be so easier for your fitness level, because the rolling hills there are nothing compared to what your about to run.

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